Definition

In a way that shows opposition or the ability to withstand something.

Example

The material behaves resistively when exposed to high temperatures.

Conversation

Did you notice how the wires are connected in that circuit?

Yeah, it looks like they are doing it resistively to prevent short circuits.

I thought so too! It makes sense to keep everything safe.

Absolutely, safety is key when working with electronics.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resistively → It is formed from "resist" (from Latin "resistere", meaning to stand back or oppose) and "-ively" (a suffix forming adverbs indicating a manner). The word "resistively" means in a manner that opposes or stands against something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'resist' as standing against something, and '-ively' shows how you do it. So, resistively means doing something in a way that opposes.

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